Looking for advice on removing the glass and bezel

[RichardHarris123]

If the bezel is friction fit turning it shouldn't damage anything but if it is screwed then trying to pry it will damage the threads or lock it tighter.

[VWatchie]

6 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

trying to pry it will damage the threads or lock it tighter

Of course, I didn't think of that. Thanks for the heads up!

[RichardHarris123]

Can you print a die for it? If not and this is just a  thought, select a  socket just wider than the bezel and fill with hot glue from a glue gun, try and rotate. Might be a terrible idea. 

[VWatchie]

2 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Can you print a die for it?

I'm afraid not.

2 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

If not and this is just a  thought, select a  socket just wider than the bezel and fill with hot glue from a glue gun, try and rotate. Might be a terrible idea. 

Hmm... Anyway, all ideas are more than welcome. Who knows, perhaps you're on to something.

[RichardHarris123]

You could try heating the case?  

[Neverenoughwatches]

52 minutes ago, VWatchie said:

On 2/2/2024 at 9:34 AM, Malocchio said:

have this. Great if the bezel is so stuck that a knife is no good. Kind of a spring loaded hammer.

That's an interesting idea. I'll give it a try and see if something happens. If the bezel is screwed on I guess that the worst that can happen is... nothing

Kalle Slapp used this auto punch style back remover in one of his vids. It could damage the bezel edge or the threads if the bezel is screwed on. Thing is any damage is more evident to the bezel than the back.

[Kalanag]

1 hour ago, VWatchie said:

How could you tell it was screwed on?

@rossjackson01 pointed me to a youtube video where the same watch was serviced by Kalle Slaap.

[Neverenoughwatches]

Have we determined that there isn't a case/bezel notch ? It did look like there was one on your pictures watchie.

[Kalanag]

A very similar Sinn with Unitas 6425. I bet the bezel is screwed on.

But for a cheaper watch like yours the screwed bezel might be to expensive to fabricate.

Edited February 3 by Kalanag

[CYCLOPS]

the 10th picture shows a bevel on the bezel, I would think that is for a removal tool of some sort.....

[RichardHarris123]

Have you managed to remove the bezel? 

[VWatchie]

5 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Have you managed to remove the bezel? 

Nope. I tried to screw it off and to pray it off using a Micro-Shock Case Opener but to no avail. I'm beginning to suspect it isn't removable as there is no real need to remove it. The only reason for me to remove it would be to make it easier to polish the case, but I'm thinking perhaps it can be protected with a couple of layers of Kapton tape!?  

I've been contemplating getting a  Stanley knife as demonstrated by @Jon but not sure it is worth the risk not knowing if it indeed is removable.

[VWatchie]

Just a quick update to let you know I was able to satin polish the case without removing the bezel which I protected using double layers of Kapton tape. Even so, the diameter of the bezel was considerably smaller than the case so the tape was just a precaution. So, the case is looking like new again! 

Now just waiting for new mineral crystals for the case and case back which seems to take forever. I think I'm done with Postnord 

Edited February 20 by VWatchie

[RichardHarris123]

I would of liked to know the answer but glad it worked out.  Post photos , once finished. 

[VWatchie]

14 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Post photos , once finished.

Will do! And I hope it happens during this lifetime considering the insane long delivery times from Postnord, who have charged me double VAT despite being an IOSS order from CousinsUK. Since BREXIT the EU has been punishing Swedes doing business with Britain.

[RichardHarris123]

Rightly or wrongly the British public voted for Brexit. I found the EU response astonishing, rather than "sorry to see you go, let's sit down like adults and work out how to proceed ", they spat the dummy like a  petulant toddler. 

[VWatchie]

On 2/20/2024 at 11:06 PM, RichardHarris123 said:

I would of liked to know the answer but glad it worked out.  Post photos , once finished. 

The polishing worked out well. It only needed a bit of satin brushing on the sides and mirror polishing of the case back. The reason I got this watch (in dire need of a service) was because @nickelsilver spoke well of Peseux. Now this movement (Peseux 7040) probably wasn't their top-of-the-line but still performs very well after a service. No repairs (except replacing the scratched-up case and case back crystals) or adjustments were required so easy to work on. Here are the numbers.

Fully wound minus 1 hour:

Dial up:
Rate: +5 s/d, Amp.: 310°, B.E.: 0.1ms

Dial down:
Rate: +3 s/d, Amp.: 305°, B.E.: 0.1ms

Crown left:
Rate: -1 s/d, Amp.: 260°, B.E.: 0.1ms

Crown down:
Rate: +8 s/d, Amp.: 265°, B.E.: 0.1ms

Crown right:
Rate: -5 s/d, Amp.: 275°, B.E.: 0.0ms

Crown up:
Rate: -12 s/d, Amp.: 265°, B.E.: 0.1ms

 

Fully wound minus 26 hours:

Dial up:
Rate: +4 s/d, Amp.: 265°, B.E.: 0.0ms

Dial down:
Rate: 0 s/d, Amp.: 270°, B.E.: 0.0ms

Crown left:
Rate: -6 s/d, Amp.: 240°, B.E.: 0.1ms

Crown down:
Rate: +2 s/d, Amp.: 225°, B.E.: 0.2ms

Crown right:
Rate: -3 s/d, Amp.: 223°, B.E.: 0.0ms

Crown up:
Rate: -12 s/d, Amp.: 223°, B.E.: 0.1ms

Edited February 28 by VWatchie

[RichardHarris123]

Looks great!